This new research is the first to to link living at high altitudes and the risk…
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Epigenetic diversity in childhood cancer
Tumors of the elderly carry many DNA mutations that can influence disease course. In contrast, much…
World Heritage sites getting hammered by human activities
A new study warns that more than 100 natural World Heritage sites are being severely damaged…
Move over Bear Grylls! Academics build ultimate solar-powered water purifier
You've seen Bear Grylls turn foul water into drinking water with little more than sunlight and…
Study tallies extra calories Americans consume in their coffee, tea
More than 160 million people in the US drink coffee or tea on a regular basis,…
Misdiagnosed foot, ankle injuries may result in arthritis, chronic pain and disability
Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging…
Smoke-free policy cuts nicotine detected in Philadelphia public housing in half
The largest public housing authority to implement comprehensive smoke-free policies, the Philadelphia Housing Authority, is seeing…
Brain potassium channels may unlock future precision medicine approaches for alcoholism
Researchers have identified novel potassium (K+) channel genes within addiction brain circuitry that are altered by…
Pop! goes the hearing, balloon study suggests
A common birthday party favor can blow up into a problem for children -- but also…
Cell-tracking agents get a boost
An improved compound of bismuth and carbon nanotubes could enhance the ability to track stem cells…